Defendant was convicted by a jury in the United States District Court for the District of Kansas of possession of a firearm by a felon in violation of 18 U.S.C.S. 922(g)(1), and sentenced to 51 months and three years supervised release.

Plaintiffs Larry Semenza and Faye Fitzgerald commenced this action to recover compensation for crop damage which they allege was caused when their crops were sprayed by defendants Ronald Bowman and Eric Johnson or L & R Spraying Service. The complaint...

The trial of Esteban Martinez was set to begin on May 17, 2010. His counsel was ready; the State was not. When the court swore in the jury and invited the State to present its first witness, the State declined to present any evidence. Martinez moved for...

Appellant, Loren Martin Hatch, instituted a suit against respondents, landowner and entertainment company, arguing that both were liable for injuries stemming from failure to properly attach the bungee cord when appellant made a bungee jump. The jury...

La Mancha hotel guests may rent movie videodiscs from the lobby gift shop for a $ 5 to $ 7.50 daily fee per disc, which can be charged on the hotel bill. Each guest room is equipped with a large screen projection television and videodisc player. Hotel...

W. P. Horton was hunting on property without the permission of the owner. This was a violation of a state law. During the hunt, Horton shot and killed his hunting companion. The jury submitted a special verdict in which it specifically determined that...

Plaintiff Gross Valentino Printing Company ("GVPC") and defendant Frederick S. Clarke, d/b/a Cinefantastique ("Clarke"), entered into a contract for the printing of a magazine published by Clarke. GVPC later informed Clarke that the...

In 1987, shortly after giving birth to her first child, plaintiff Angela B. began receiving family Medicaid benefits in addition to a monthly allowance in the form of food stamps and cash assistance. Subsequently, in 1988, 1989, and 1995 Angela B. gave...

Phillips Petroleum Company ("Phillips") had contracts with three producers, Skelly Oil Company, Stanolind Oil and Gas Company, and Magnolia Petroleum Company (collectively, "Producers"), to purchase gas for resale to a pipeline company...

Defendants were classified as conscientious objectors despite their claim that they were ministers of religion. They exhausted their remedies for reclassification in the selective service process and reported to a public service camp. Defendants left...